Whisky buffs will be interested to learn that Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has released a rare bottling as part of its continuing bicentenary celebrations.
Distributed by Maxxium UK, the Laphroaig 32 Year Old has been aged for over three decades in a single cask type.
Matured exclusively in a first-fill ex-Oloroso cask, Laphroaig says the 32 Year Old has “picked up all the flavours typical of spirit laid down in ex-Sherry casks – the dark Christmas fruits, the nuts and spice – and at the same time possesses the extraordinary delicate balance common to old, excellent whiskies”.
On the nose the aroma of caramelised brown sugar is predominant, with notes of dark, bitter chocolate and nutmeg leading the palate, followed by a dry and lingering sherried oak finish.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old is available now in selected specialist whisky retailers with an rrp of, wait for it, £750.
